Polish hot-shot joins Wolverhampton

And the signing means American World Cup man Ricky Wells completes the Monmore side for 2014.

Pawlicki, 19, has had brief spells with Coventry and Poole – but is ready for a full-time role in the UK after some fine performances in his home country and Sweden.

He said from his home in Leszno: "I am very happy to be back racing in the British League, it's a very good country for riders to develop and learn their trade properly. All the best riders in world speedway have raced in England so it's something I feel I must do.

"I hope it will improve me as a rider and make my career progress well and I am looking forward to riding in the same team as the world champion, Tai Woffinden.

"I would like to say thank you to the Wolverhampton Speedway management for their faith in me and to Krystian Plech for handling the negotiations.

"I would like to wish all Wolverhampton supporters a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and look forward to seeing everyone for what I hope will be an exciting and enjoyable 2014."

Wolverhampton owner Chris Van Straaten is pleased to have a fresh face on board.

"Piotr comes in on a seven-point average which is pretty high, but that has been judged on his performances in Sweden and Poland which have been very impressive," he said.

"He's an exciting talent and I believe he will take a bit of time to settle in at Monmore – the team will be a slow burner, it will get better as the season progresses in my view.

"Ricky has been texting me every day, he was desperate to be back and because of the way the team has been built now with Tai Woffinden and Piotr, the space was there to put Ricky in the final team place.

"It means the team is no complete and I believe we have one of the most exciting in the league."