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.
25. Jordan Obita – Locked down
Former Wycombe Wanderers left back signed a two-year deal when he joined Hibs in the summer of 2023. But that was extended to 2026 before he’d even finished his first campaign at Easter Road, where he was voted Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year. | SNS Group
26. Allan Delferriere – Free to a good home
Out of contract now, Delferriere spent last season on loan with Racing Union Letzebuerg. | SNS Group
27. Nathan Moriah-Welsh – Deal with option
Under contract until the end of season 2025-26, the former Bournemouth midfielder could actually be at Easter Road longer, depending on how the new campaign goes. Hibs can trigger a clause to keep him thru the end of season 2026-27 if they want. | SNS Group
28. Hyeokkyu Kwon – Gone
Celtic loanee has returned to his parent club. Who are reportedly considering moving the midfielder on – despite the South Korean being under contract until 2028. | SNS Group