Giselle Bündchen Adores Her Jiu Jitsu Instructor Joaquim Valente

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen was out and about again in another adventure with her handsome jiu jitsu instructor, Joaquim Valente.

The two were spotted last Tuesday enjoying a scenic horse ride in Costa Rica. 42-year-old Gisele recently finalized her divorce from ex-husband, NFL quarterback star, Tom Brady. She looked relaxed and radiant, as she savored her surroundings and talked to Joaquim during their adventure. 

This is amid speculation that something romantic is happening between the two.

Gisele did say that she adores her instructor and that her relationship with him is not the typical dating scene. The smiling Vogue model was dressed casually for their horseback escapade.

This time, her two kids, whom she shares with Tom, 13-year-old Benjamin, and 10-year-old Vivian, did not join the outing.

A close source mentioned to People that Gisele trusts and adores Joaquim and confirmed that the Brazilian icon was spending a lot of time with him, but the two are outside the traditional dating setup.

Additionally, another source described the two as having a deep and personal relationship. Joaquim is her teacher and her children’s teacher; whether it will ever be more than that is an open question.

Friends and family of the Victoria’s Secret model all agree that after Gisele and Tom’s divorce was finalized, Gisele has been in a happier place and is doing really well. The model is focused on her children, health, and work.

Last Tuesday’s horseback riding was not the first time Gisele and Joaquim were seen together. Last month, the two were seen together on another outing with the children. When their photos were shared with the public, Page Six first reported that they were dating, and Joaquim was branded as Gisele’s new man.

The New York Post also supported the claim and called Joaquim the model’s new squeeze. Worse, he was labeled as the “rebound after the divorce”.

But friends of the two know that Gisele and Joaquim go way back. They were even part of a year-long photo shoot for Dust Magazine with Joaquim’s brothers, Giu and Pedro Valente.

Meanwhile, while Gisele is living the single mother life, her ex-husband Tom recently did not do as well as he hoped, given the Buccaneers’ recent game loss.

During his post-game interview last Monday, he dodged questions from the press and instead launched into a monologue thanking the reporters covering the game.

He left questions about his plans with the NFL and whether he was reconsidering retirement unanswered. Tom was careful not to reveal what his plans were.

It was speculated that Tom’s “un-retiring” from the sport was a huge factor that ended his 13-year marriage.

As of today, Tom is now a free agent, given that his Bucs contract is soon to expire. He now has the choice to handpick the next team he will join if he decides to continue playing football. This is the same situation he faced in 2020 after he played 20 seasons for the New England Patriots.