Some have been locked down more securely than the crown jewels. Others are, regardless of their contract status as signed-on employees of Hibernian Football Club, a good deal more loosely connected to their current employers.
Hibs boss David Gray has made great play out of the importance of retaining key figures as he heads into his second season as Hibs boss. Which means sporting director Malky Mackay working overtime to do some sort of deal - whatever it takes, effectively - that would bring Nectar Triantis back to Easter Road for another season, at least. Over to Sunderland and the player himself on that one, right?
With Rocky Bushiri and Junior Hoilett both effectively out of contract and considering their options, Hibs fans will know to expect a summer of some uncertainty. But the club HAVE tied down a number of key performers to long-term deals over the past year or so, avoiding the very prospect of over a dozen players entering free agency all at the same time.
Here’s how the squad looks at the moment, then, complete with contract details. If you’ve forgotten about one or two of the Hibs players loaned out last season, well, that’s entirely forgivable.
9. Dylan Vente – Still a Hibee
Under contract for another year but sent back to Holland to play for PEC Zwolle in August, the Dutch striker has made it clear that he’d like to move on this summer. Despite paying £700,000 to land Vente in the summer of 2023, Hibs shouldn’t be hard to deal with. | SNS Group
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10. Jack Iredale – Double locked and key thrown away
Was already committed to a two-year stint when he joined Hibs last summer. And the former Bolton defender was rewarded for a stunning first season with an extended deal signed just last month – meaning he’s now under contract until 2028. | SNS Group
11. Rory Whittaker – Time on his side
The right back was still just 16 when he was rewarded for a handful of promising performances with a three-year deal in September of 2023. Still viewed as a prospect with time to develop. | SNS Group
12. Alasana Manneh – Just got here
The only signing of the January window, former Odense BK midfielder put pen to paper on a three-and-a-half-year contract on arrival. Which keeps him at Hibs until (quickly doing the maths without removing socks and shoes) the summer of 2028. | SNS Group