Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick “couldn’t care less” about the 48 years between himself and his new girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, as he faces criticism that he’s too old for the 24-year-old.

Hudson met the six-time Super Bowl champion on a flight where they discussed psychology, and they remained in touch with each other afterwards, before reportedly beginning dating sometime in 2022.

“[Belichick] couldn’t care less about the age difference because he appreciates Jordon for the woman that she is,” a source told PageSix.com. “Jordon is an old soul so she and Bill connect on a deep level.

“Age is just a number to them. [They] don’t listen to the haters because their relationship is the real deal. [They] don’t care what anybody thinks.”

Their relationship has largely remained out of the spotlight due to Belichick’s forced sabbatical from the NFL when the Patriots axed him as their head coach and general manager after two decades in the role.

Whilst he is listed as an active coach, he currently is not registered to any team and works as a pundit for FOX Sports and often collaborates with Pat McAfee.

Belichick and Hudson get to connect in private

The 72-year-old recently made his red carpet debut with his beau as they attended The Museum Gala at New York City’s American Museum of Natural History on December 5 and now an insider reports his passionate defense of her.

The young woman and senior citizen have bonded over their shared love of football, as well as nature and the outdoor world and despite criticism, they are said to genuinely like each other.

“Bill was so proud to have Jordon by his side,” the insider tells PageSix.com of the trip to the Museum. “They have a genuine connection and mutual respect for one another.

“[They] connect on so many levels despite what some may think. Both enjoy sports, and they both have a love for nature and the outdoors.”