Johansson (left) and Van Zanten were not in new boss John Hughes' plans

Hibernian have released full-back David van Zanten and forward Jonatan Johansson from their contracts.

Van Zanten, 27, joined from St Mirren last summer, making 34 appearances for the Edinburgh club.

Johansson was signed by previous Hibs manager Mixu Paatelainen in January, but the Finnish international could only manage six starts at Easter Road.

Joe Keenan, Jack Wilson and Patrick Deane have also been freed from their contracts at Easter Road.

Midfielder Wilson has agreed a move to Doncaster Rovers, while teenage striker Deane leaves just a few months after being granted a first-team deal.

Keenan, a former Chelsea trainee, was also brought to the club by Paatelainen but struggled to cement a regular starting place.

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