Nsungusi Effiong has joined UTA Arad from Neftchi on a free transfer during the winter transfer window. Effiong is part of a significant overhaul at UTA Arad, as the club, managed by Mircea Rednic, has been active in the winter mercato, bringing in several players on free transfers to strengthen their squad. The move is part of UTA Arad's strategy to enhance their performance in the Romanian Superliga, aiming to make impactful contributions in the play-out phase.