Garitano was expected to resume temporary charge of the first-team for their Copa del Rey tie with Racing Santander on Wednesday alongside Santi Aragón, but it appears that he will get the job on a more long-term basis.
Zaragoza have called a press conference for this evening to announce the appointment, where Garitano will be joined by club president Eduardo Bandrés and director of sport Miguel Pardeza.
It is assumed that Garitano will be contracted until the end of the current season, but full details are expected to be announced during his presentation as manager later today.
Garitano, 38, is a former Zaragoza player and steps up from his current position of youth-team coach at La Romareda.
He replaces Victor Fernandez, who left via a mutual agreement after Zaragoza's 2-2 draw with Mallorca at the weekend, which saw the side drop to twelfth position in La Liga, just two points away from the relegation zone.
Zaragoza were hoping to at least qualify for the UEFA Cup via their league position this season and Garitano will have to hit the ground running if they are to make up the ten point gap that currently separates them from Racing Santander in sixth place.
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