According to insiders, Tom Brady is trying to find “the good” in ex-wife Gisele Bundchen's new boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, who claims he's adjusting to the new dynamic – but he's not quite friends with the hunky Brazilian yet.
Gisele, 43, seemingly confirmed her long-rumored romance with the jiu-jitsu instructor last week after they were spotted sharing a passionate kiss on a Valentine's Day date in Miami.
It was claimed they began dating back in June – but the timing of the relationship has reportedly raised questions for Tom, who reportedly believes they have been together for a while.
“Tom has dated and is keen to develop the relationship with Gisele and move them to a place where they can co-parent,” a source told exclusively.
Tom Brady tries to see the best in Joaquim Valente, the hunky Brazilian jiu-jitsu trainer friend of his ex-wife Gisele Bundchen
According to sources, Gisele and her fitness trainer boyfriend Joaquim Valente have been dating since June and are taking things “slowly.”
“If she wants people to think she's only been with Joaquim since June then so be it, but they've been together longer and aren't taking things slow. “Tom has accepted it.”
According to the source, Tom has no problems with Joaquim, who was first pictured with Gisele on vacation in Costa Rica in November 2022, just two weeks after their divorce was finalized.
“Tom and Joaquim are not friends – but Joaquim is with his kids, so Tom must find the good in him and believes he's a good guy,” the source continued.
“If Joaquim ever becomes a father figure to his children, Tom will be able to adapt.”
The athlete is no stranger to co-parenting, having hooked up with Gisele in late 2006, around the time he split from Bridget Moynahan, with whom he has 16-year-old son John.
“People seem to forget that Tom has a lot of practice in all this from his time with Bridget,” they said. “They had a kid, moved on and figured it out.”
“Everything is going well with him and Gisele and if Joaquim is to stay in their lives forever, he will make sure everything works out for the best for everyone, there is no other option.”
Tom and Gisele tied the knot in 2009 and share son Benjamin, 14, and daughter Vivian, 11. They divorced in October 2022, and Tom is dating model Irina Shayk.
Earlier this week, it was claimed that Gisele and Joaquim, who have not yet confirmed that they are a couple, started dating in June 2023.
Tom and Gisele's divorce was finalized in October 2022 after 13 years together
Tom and Gisele share 11-year-old daughter Vivian Lake and 14-year-old son Benjamin. He also has 16-year-old son Jack with his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan; all three were recently pictured
However, several sources close to Tom suggested that he was unconvinced by the timeline of events, with one claiming that the Brazilian supermodel has been dating Joaquim since June 2021.
Another said: “They started out as friends.” He was a great comfort to Gisele during her divorce. Their friendship turned romantic after the divorce.'
In raunchy video footage exclusively obtained by last week, Gisele was seen hugging her new husband on the street as they strolled through the upscale neighborhood where she lives.
They appeared to reach Joaquim's car, and that's when the handsome martial arts instructor put an arm around Gisele, who was clinging to her dog's leash.
The model reciprocated by wrapping her arms around his neck and leaning in to exchange several kisses before they parted.
Insiders claimed that Gisele and her new partner Joaquim were initially good friends before a romance blossomed
Gisele had previously retracted reports that she was dating Joaquim, but praised him for being a person she “trusted.”
Rumors of a relationship first surfaced when Joaquim was pictured on holiday with Gisele and their children just two weeks after her divorce from Tom. They have also taken trips together to their home country of Brazil.
Page Six was the first to report that the pair were an item after sharing photos from a night out in November 2022 and branding Joaquim her “new man.”
But insiders have persistently tried to quell the “love” talk, and the model herself deflected when asked about the alleged romance in an interview with Vanity Fair last March.
“Unfortunately, I think at this point, because I'm divorced, they're definitely going to try to link me to something,” she said when the rumors were made public.
She then praised Joaquim and his brothers Pedro and Gui, who run the Valente Brothers jiu-jitsu studio that Gisele's children attend.
Gisele continued: “I am so grateful to know them all because not only have they helped me and my children, but they have also become great friends, especially Joaquim.”
“He's our teacher and, most importantly, a person I admire and trust.” “It's so good to have that kind of energy, to have my kids around that kind of energy.”