Hibernian FC can today confirm its retained list of players ahead of the 2025/26 season.
The Club remains in contract discussions with both Rocky Bushiri and Junior Hoilett, with their deals expiring this summer.
Dwight Gayle, Max Boruc, and Nohan Kenneh will depart the Club this month.
Gayle, who announced his retirement from professional football earlier this season, made 29 appearances for the Hibees and contributed to 10 goals, scoring six and setting up four.
This summer calls the end of the 35-year-old’s playing career, which saw him make over 400 appearances, win a number of accolades, and compete in the English Premier League.
22-year-old ‘keeper Max Boruc also leaves Hibs, ending his two-year spell with the Club. He made three appearances for the Hibees, competing in the Scottish Premiership and the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Nohan Kenneh will also depart. He made 19 appearances during his three-year stay at Hibs, spending the latter end of the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Ross County.
Loanees Josef Bursik, Hyeokkyu Kwon, Mykola Kuharevich, and Nectar Triantis all return to their parent clubs.
The Club are also in discussions with young goalkeeper Freddie Owens regarding a new deal.
Four Academy players will also depart this summer; Reuben McAllister, Murray Aiken, Kyle McClelland and Malik Zaid.
The Club would like to thank all departing players for their hard work and contribution, wishing them all the best for the future.
First Team Summary
In Discussion
Rocky Bushiri
Junior Hoilett
Retiring
Dwight Gayle
Released
Max Boruc
Nohan Kenneh
Returns to parent club at end of loan
Josef Bursik
Hyeokkyu Kwon
Mykola Kuharevich
Nectar Triantis
First Team players under contract in 2025/26
Jordan Smith
Murray Johnson
Lewis Miller
Marvin Ekpiteta
Warren O’Hora
Chris Cadden
Jack Iredale
Jordan Obita
Kanayo Megwa
Dylan Levitt
Alasana Manneh
Joe Newell
Nicky Cadden
Nathan Moriah-Welsh
Allan Delferrière
Jair Tavares
Josh Campbell
Rudi Molotnikov
Elie Youan
Dylan Vente
Martin Boyle
Kieron Bowie
Academy Summary
In Discussion
Freddie Owens
Released
Reuben McAllister
Murray Aiken
Kyle McClelland
Malik Zaid
Academy players under contract in 2025/26
Ryan Mallon
Joseph McGrath
Rory Whittaker
Lewis Gillie
Owen Calder
Oscar MacIntyre
Zach Bruce
Josh McDonald
Adam Buckley
Jamie McMurdo
Luke Davidson
Jacob MacIntyre
Dean Cleland
