diff --git a/net/9p/Kconfig b/net/9p/Kconfig
index 2d7e596e22c3..63f988f0c9e8 100644
--- a/net/9p/Kconfig
+++ b/net/9p/Kconfig
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ config NET_9P_XEN
 
 config NET_9P_USBG
 	bool "9P USB Gadget Transport"
-	depends on USB_GADGET
+	depends on USB_GADGET=y || USB_GADGET=NET_9P
 	help
 	  This builds support for a transport for 9pfs over
 	  usb gadget.