CHENNAI: After leading city club Chennai City FC in their maiden I-league campaign, Dharmaraj Ravanan is all set to resign with the club for a second season according to sources in the club. Ravanan received offers from other I league clubs before the Indian Super League (ISL) draft but refused them as he waited to be picked by an ISL franchise."Like any other Indian footballer now I wanted to play in ISL. But when I wasn't picked in the draft, I was definitely sad but I did not lose hope," he told TOI on Monday.Offers came knocking at his door again as teams began to brace themselves for I-league but it was CCFC that Ravanan set his heart on. "I am extremely happy to play again for CCFC. When they offered to resign me I couldn't be happier. We had a great season last year considering it was just our first season. We did well in our home games. We beat East Bengal and made it difficult for Mohun Bagan. This time we are without a few of our top players who have opted to play ISL but then the other teams will also be without their top players. So we will be on even keel with all the others. "Ravanan claims he more than ready for the new season. "I have worked hard in the off season and kept myself match fit. My wife is from Goa so I spend my off seasons there training. I am ready for the new challenge. I will be joining the team on Wednesday for their preseason in Coimbatore."According to the veteran blending local talent with experience is what CCFC is all about. "We have always promoted local talent. And I feel that is very important for a club. CCFC nurtures local talent and helps them shine by giving them maximum exposure. Add to that the experience of the mature players in the side and you get a total team. And I am happy that the foreign talent this year is excellent. This will be an added advantage for us," he said.CCFC owner Rohit Ramesh too was happy to resign his team captain. "I am definitely happy to re-sign Ravanan. He not only adds to the local flavour but is also an extremely crafty player."