diff --git a/arch/arm64/Kconfig.platforms b/arch/arm64/Kconfig.platforms
index 16d761475a86..e009cbc16a26 100644
--- a/arch/arm64/Kconfig.platforms
+++ b/arch/arm64/Kconfig.platforms
@@ -188,6 +188,7 @@ config ARCH_QCOM
 
 config ARCH_REALTEK
 	bool "Realtek Platforms"
+	select RESET_CONTROLLER
 	help
 	  This enables support for the ARMv8 based Realtek chipsets,
 	  like the RTD1295.