In an emotional message in Turkish, they thanked Allah for the arrival of their daughter Elisa. "Thank Allah that you were born healthy, our beautiful daughter Elisa. After daughters Eda (6) and Ela (3), little Elisa is the third child in the Özil family," wrote Mesut and Amine. According to German media reports, Özil has over time cut off contact with many former teammates from the national team. Former goalkeeper Tim Wiese stated that he hasn't spoken with him for years, emphasizing that contact has been completely lost. In one of his rare interviews, Özil spoke about life in Istanbul, where he lives with his wife and children. He also reflected on his complicated relationship with his father, as well as on family life, which is his priority today. Interestingly, his children address Turkish President Erdoğan as "grandfather," which further speaks to their close ties. Recently, Özil has been increasingly voicing political opinions. During 2024, he shared posts related to the Palestinian issue on social media, sparking numerous public reactions. Additionally, last year he was elected to the executive committee of the AKP party, led by President Erdoğan. However, it is still unclear whether the former footballer has more serious political ambitions. Regardless, with the arrival of his third daughter, it seems that Mesut Özil's focus is currently primarily on family and private life.