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.
29. Rudi Molotnikov – In for long haul
The teenage midfielder signed a new four-year deal midway through last season, meaning he’s under contract until 2029. That’s a commitment. | SNS Group
30. Martin Boyle – Hallelujah
Hibs really had no option but to trigger that one-year extension clause in his contract, meaning the stand-in skipper – and team’s top scorer last season, with 20 goals bagged – will kick off next season in green-and-white. A relief to all involved. | SNS Group
31. Jair Tavares – Did you forget about him?
Former Benfica winger’s signing was hailed as a ‘real coup’ by Lee Johnson back in the summer of 2022. Tavares signed a four-year deal. Which means the 24-year-old, who made just two starts for Motherwell after joining the Steelmen on loan last season, is contracted to Hibs for next season. For whatever that’s worth. | SNS Group