“He’s A Person That I Admire”: Gisele Bündchen Addresses Dating Rumors With Jiu Jitsu Trainer Joaquim Valente After Divorce With Tom Brady

Last year Gisele Bündchen faced a rocky road. The former Victoria’s Secret Angel’s split from NFL icon Tom Brady was nothing short of a huge ordeal. As two prominent figures in their respective careers, the spotlight on the former couple was bright. They had to navigate the delicate balance between their family life, the media attention, and their careers. However, post-divorce, Bündchen was rumored to be dating the jiu-jitsu trainer. And, in a recent interview, she opened up about these rumors.

The journey was the farthest thing from a smooth ride. For months, fans based their theories on rumors and speculation. However, Gisele Bündchen’s latest extensive interview with Vanity Fair addressed the biggest topics of discussion. Speaking about the rumors concerning one alleged romantic interest, here’s what she had to say.

Gisele Bündchen addressed the rumors that suggested a romantic connection

Post the announcement of Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s divorce, one narrative stood out. Speculation indicated that the model was unhappy with the QB’s reluctance to retire from the league. Bündchen was hurt by these narratives. And, the model’s interview clarified the complexity of the situation.

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In the months that followed their split, the NFL world was quick to pair the former couple with potential romantic interests. The rumor mill began its work after Bündchen was spotted in Costa Rica with her children and jiu-jitsu trainer, Joaquim Valente. The model was immediately linked to him. However, the latter has been Bündchen’s longtime friend and trainer.

Addressing those rumors, as per Vanity Fair, she said, “I think, at this point, unfortunately, because I’m divorced, I’m sure that they’re going to try to attach me to anything.” The model added,  “He’s our teacher and, most importantly, he’s a person that I admire and that I trust. It’s so good to have that kind of energy, to have my kids around that type of energy.”  However, Bündchen’s interview also gave fans a deeper insight into the more pressing questions that have plagued them.

Bündchen and Brady may be on different wavelengths at present

Opening up about her divorce from Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen emphasized that the situation was not black-and-white. The model focused on the fact that they wanted different things in life but made it clear that she still held love for the QB. Earlier this year, Brady announced his retirement from the league after devoting more than two decades to the game.

For the majority of the QB’s career, Bündchen held down the fort and took care of their children. But now, she has seemingly ventured back into the fashion world.

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On the other hand, TB12 has been recently forthcoming with updates. These updates concern the time he’s been spending with his children. The former QB is now experiencing a role reversal of sorts. Coming back to Bündchen, her revelations in the interview may have cleared out the air concerning the biggest questions that have surrounded her, firmly putting an end to the whirlwind of speculation.