diff --git a/drivers/net/dsa/microchip/ksz9477.c b/drivers/net/dsa/microchip/ksz9477.c
index 535b64155320..4d0c2be652ae 100644
--- a/drivers/net/dsa/microchip/ksz9477.c
+++ b/drivers/net/dsa/microchip/ksz9477.c
@@ -195,7 +195,6 @@ static int ksz9477_wait_alu_sta_ready(struct ksz_device *dev)
 
 static int ksz9477_reset_switch(struct ksz_device *dev)
 {
-	u8 data8;
 	u32 data32;
 
 	/* reset switch */