Gisele Bündchen’s alleged relationship with Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente has been dismissed by a close acquaintance following her split from former husband Tom Brady.
The 42-year-old Brazilian model and the martial arts instructor were seen together on Saturday evening at Koji in Provincia de Puntarenas with her two children, Benjamin and Vivian. This sparked rumors of a romance between them.
However, a source close to Gisele has revealed that they are simply friends, denying any romantic involvement. The insider emphasized that Joaquim is a close family friend who has been teaching jiu-jitsu to Gisele’s children for several years.
This outing occurred shortly after Gisele’s announcement of her divorce from Tom Brady, confirming their 13-year marriage coming to an end on October 28.
In a statement on Instagram, Tom expressed the pain of their decision to separate but pledged to prioritize their children’s well-being.
Meanwhile, Gisele emphasized that her foremost concern has always been and will continue to be their children’s welfare, and expressed her best wishes for her ex-husband.
Both parties concluded with optimistic sentiments for their futures and the new chapters ahead.
