The 22-year-old has been one of the outstanding performers in Denmark’s Betinia Liga this season, and his latest contribution came on Monday when he scored twice in Hvidovre’s 3-0 home victory over Aarhus Fremad.
Bagou has previously spoken about his ambition to play for Chelsea, and he repeated the dream during an interview with Viaplay after the match. Retov was subsequently asked about his striker’s aspirations and acknowledged that there remains a considerable distance between playing in Denmark’s second tier and reaching one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
“There is a long way to Chelsea, but you have to dream in this world to achieve something, so we will see if he gets there,” the Hvidovre manager said.
Retov was also full of praise for the forward’s contribution, highlighting the qualities that have made him such a dangerous attacking player this season.
“He continues where he has been throughout the season. He is sharp when he gets facing forward, and he was that again today. He has a fantastic strike with his right foot,” Retov said.
“Great performance. Two goals, that's lovely.”
Bagou’s latest brace took his tally to nine goals in the league campaign, continuing a run of form that has made him one of the division’s most productive forwards.
His opening goal against Aarhus Fremad came in the 14th minute, before Louka Prip doubled Hvidovre’s advantage shortly before half-time. Bagou then completed the scoring in the 64th minute, securing a convincing victory for the league leaders.
The result was particularly important after Hvidovre had drawn their previous two matches. Retov’s side responded by returning to winning ways and maintaining their position at the top of the table, five points clear of second-placed Vejle.
Bagou’s goals have been central to that progress. The striker has developed into a major attacking threat since joining from HIK during the summer, and his ability to finish with his right foot has been one of the features of his performances.
His Chelsea ambition remains a distant target, as Retov acknowledged, but the manager's response showed he is not interested in discouraging the youngster from setting his sights high.
For now, Bagou’s immediate task is to maintain his scoring form and help Hvidovre secure promotion. With nine goals already to his name, he is giving himself a strong platform for the next stage of his career.