When every Celtic contract expires at Parkhead as club's prepare to offload five this summer
Celtic's season may have ended in heart-breaking fashion, but there's no doubting it was still an extremely successful one as the club wrapped up a memorable domestic double.
Here is the contract expiry date of every Celtic player heading into the summer transfer window. Cr: SNS Group. | SNS Group
A penalty shootout defeat to Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup final denied them a sixth treble in the last nine seasons, though their record equalling 55th title win, which saw them finish 17 points ahead of rivals Rangers, is one that will be remembered for a very long time in the east end of Glasgow.
Head coach Brendan Rodgers has already hinted at a refresh of the squad in the summer though, with Luis Palma, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Stephen Welsh, Hyeok-kyu Kwon and Marco Tilio all expected to depart this summer, while the club are also set to welcome back Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney to the club on a pre-contract agreement next month.
Several Celtic players could find their futures put under the microscope over the summer, but which individuals are protected by long-term contracts - and which have just one year left to run?
Here, The Scotsman looks at when every Celtic player's contract expires:
1 . Jota
The Portuguese forward is under contract until the summer of 2030 after agreeing a long-term deal with the club upon his arrival from Rennes in January. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales
2 . Cameron Carter-Vickers
The big American is almost certain to have interest in his services during the upcoming transfer window, but the club are in a strong position, with his contract not due to expire until the summer of 2029. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales
3 . Nicolas Kuhn
Another who is likely to court interest this summer, and another player Celtic are in a strong position to keep - or demand a high fee for. The German is contracted until the summer of 2029. |Photo:Photo Sales
4 . Alistair Johnston
One of Celtic's best players this season, the Canadian has grown into a bit of a cult hero with fans. He is tied down to the club until the summer of 2029. | PA Photo: PA Photo Sales
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