Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente started dating before the model's divorce from Tom Brady

Sources close to the former NFL player contradict the versions about the beginning of the relationship between the Brazilian supermodel and her jiu-jitsu instructor (GC Images/Getty Images)

The chronology of the romance between Gisele Bündchen And Joaquim Valente She wouldn't convince her ex-husband Tom Brady. While inside sources confirmed to People that the friendship between the supermodel and the Jiu-Jitsu trainer his family “turned around romantic Following Brady's divorce, people close to the former NFL player have done so refusal the claims according to TMZ.

Bündchen and Valente, both Brazilians, carry Departure from June 2023more than half a year after her separation from Brady, as reported People. “They take it easy. At first they were good friends. “She is very private and wanted to keep it a secret while they were getting to know each other,” the source said.

Contrary to what the magazine reported, just one day after learning of this chronology, sources close to Brady did not take long to reveal to TMZ that the relationship between Gisele and her teacher may have started even two years earlier than stated indicates infidelity. from the supermodel. “They should add after June 2021. The headline would be accurate,” revealed the informant.

The supermodel “loves this [Joaquim] Be Brazilian” like her, a source told People: “They have similar roots.” “Both left Brazil very young.”

Tom Brady had known Valente for years, and also his ex-wife, as he was the jiu-jitsu instructor of the former couple's children. Gisele herself has even trained with Joaquim several times The connection between the two is not new. According to sources who spoke to People, they “started out as friends” and then developed feelings. “He was a great comfort to Gisele during her divorce.”they assured.

After the model and Super Bowl winner announced theirs Divorce in October 2022Gisele was seen for the first time with the martial arts instructor Costa Rica In November of the same year. The bond between the two developed through frequent trips to this country with the former couple's children and joint public appearances in Miami.

Regarding this, the incredulous source linked to Tom wryly told TMZ: “When they announced their divorce in October 2022, Gisele fled to Costa Rica for two months. Joaquim flew with her for 2 months. She takes her jiu-jitsu training seriously. LOL.”

Gisele Bundchen has often been spotted vacationing with her jiu-jitsu instructor @newsnes973/Twitter

To the former Victoria's Secret model “He loves that he’s Brazilian” like them, according to the People informant: “They have similar origins. Both left Brazil very young. The two have built an incredible life for themselves in the United States. They both love Miami, but also enjoy traveling. Both like a healthy life. Gisele is in one big moment. He is happy and enjoys life very much. Joaquim is perfect for her“.

The source added that the 43-year-old supermodel was unsure about dating her compatriot: “Joaquim is a great guy. He is down to earth, friendly and inspiring. Gisele was hesitant to date anyone after the divorce. It was very natural for her go out with Joaquim.”

In July 2023, it was announced that 46-year-old Tom Brady had died temporarily dating the supermodel Irina Shaik and until a few weeks ago, they were seen together, confirming that they both have moved on with their love lives.

In July 2023, it was announced that Tom Brady had an affair with supermodel Irina Shayk (2024 Backgrid/The Grosby Group).

Months later, a year after her divorce from Brady, Bundchen told CBS Sunday Morning that she had good wishes for him. “He is the father of my children”, he said a month ago about the Super Bowl winner. “So I always wish you the best. “I am very grateful that he gave me wonderful children and I think that when one door closes, other doors open.”

The former couple has two children together: Benjamin Rein, 14, and Vivian Lake, 11. Brady also has a 16-year-old son named Jack from a previous relationship.