diff --git a/vars/main.yml b/vars/main.yml
index 99ed89c..e40238e 100644
--- a/vars/main.yml
+++ b/vars/main.yml
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ borg_dependent_python_packages:
 
 borg_dependent_packages:
   - pkg-config
+  - openssh-client
 
 borg_python_packages:
   - name: borgbackup