Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich Agree New Contract: Latest Details, Reaction

Bayern Munich have secured the future of striker Robert Lewandowski after announcing the Poland international has agreed a new four-year contract at the Allianz Arena. 

The Bundesliga champions announced the news via their Twitter feed on Tuesday, confirming Lewandowski will remain in Bavaria until at least the summer of 2021:

The striker took to social media to celebrate his deal, which will allow him to continue his heroics with the club:

DW Sports' Stefan Bienkowski and BT Sport's Archie Rhind-Tutt noted the importance of securing his long-term future with a new deal: 

Lewandowski joined Bayern on a free transfer in the summer of 2014, agreeing a five-year contract with the German powerhouse after signing a pre-contract agreement in January of that year.

The forward's previous deal was set to expire in 2019, but after thriving over the course of his first two-and-a-half years at the Allianz, Lewandowski has opted to prolong his stay with Der FCB.

The 28-year-old has gone on to score 86 goals in 122 appearances for the club, per Transfermarkt, including a terrific haul of 30 league goals in 2015-16 en route to claiming the Bundesliga's top scorer award.

Lewandowski played a big role in Bayern winning back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 2015 and 2016, and the frontman is likely to once again be pivotal in helping manager Carlo Ancelotti chase the same accolade this term.